Originally Posted by Madoosa
Why is it okay for an adult to deny contact with someone but not a child?

Actually, there are usually consequences for actions like this even for adults. If I deny to shake hands with the president of the company as he hands out team award to my team, I doubt I will have a job at that company long after that, especially if it happens at a company-wide event. So - yes, child denied contact - but he and his parents should expect there would be consequences. It is like that in the corporate world. And I am sure it is like that in other environments. And I understand that is what the judge who ruled against the family is stating.